Former cricketers allege racial discrimination in South African cricket

Johannesburg, 19

Fifty former South African black cricketers have alleged that racial discrimination is rampant in South African cricket, which they have experienced at various stages. A statement issued by senior fast bowlers Makhay Antini, Veron Philander, Ashley Prince, Duminy, Paul Adams and others said that South African cricket was divided along ethnic lines.

Incumbent South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi also appealed to the South African Cricket Board to come forward in support of the Black Leaves Matters movement.

"Three decades have passed since the unification of cricket, yet racial discrimination is still a part of our lives," the players wrote. This situation is an opportunity for the South African board to come forward in our support. We also appeal to our fellow white cricketers to come forward in support of this movement.

Some South African cricketers did not like NGD's support for the Black Leaves Matters and its appeal to the South African Board. He was criticized by Pat Simcox, Boyeta Dippenar, Rudy Stan and Brian McMill.